Britain has a deep-rooted connection with railways stretching back centuries. So it might not surprise you to discover that the world's oldest surviving railway station is here in the UK. Located in Manchester , Liverpool Road Station was built nearly 200 years ago in 1830. As a crucial element of the historic Liverpool and Manchester railway, this transport hub proved groundbreaking for transport and travel in the region. It marked the globe's first steam-powered, inter-city railway, designed